Friday, May 8, 2015

Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail

 Recalled Franklin Power Reclining Switch
Recall date: May 07, 2015
Recall number: 15-129

Recall Summary

Name of product: Power reclining furniture
Hazard:
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Contact: Franklin Corporation toll-free at (866) 551-2706 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://Franklincorp.com and click on the “Power Switch Recall” button.
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Recall Details

Units
About 81,000 in the U.S.
Description
This recall involves power reclining furniture with rectangular power switches. The black plastic switches measure 1 3/8 inches by 3 inches and are installed either on the arm, console or side of various styles of reclining chairs, sofas and sectionals. Furniture with the rectangular power switches was sold under the name, Franklin Corporation or one of eight private labels, including Big Sandy Superstore, Cardi’s Furniture, Cimarron Lumber/Sutherland’s, The Great American Home Store, Levin Furniture, Overstock.com, Raymour & Flanigan and Slumberland Furniture. A label on the underside of the footrest lists the retailer or private label name and the product style number and, if applicable, the basic change (BC) number. Style and BC numbers included in the recall are:

Style Number
41385
43085
57285
41386
43086
57286
42085
48285
59785
42086
48286
59786
42886



Basic Change (BC) Number
05
44
AI
23
46
AQ
24
47
AR
25
51
AX
27
88
AY
28
AE
BM
29
AF
BN
35
AG
BO
40
AH


Power reclining furniture with a black plastic oval switch is not affected by this recall.
Incidents/Injuries
Franklin has received two reports of switches igniting and three reports of switches smoking on showroom samples, resulting in minor property damage to the flooring. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
Manufacturer(s)
Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.
Manufactured in
USA (power reclining furniture)
Manufactured in
China (power reclining switches)

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